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Recordkeeping fees per participant · Crown Castle Inc. 401(k) Plan · plan year 2024
$8.03
Higher than 12% of the 790 plans over $1B that report it.
= $48,857 / 6,081
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans over $1B in assets of the same plan year, excluding final filings; shown only where at least 50 comparable plans report the figure. Plan year 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31, filing received 2025-11-06.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$8.03
Higher than 8% of the 1,045 plans over $1B that report it.
= $48,857 / 6,081
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
Administrative expenses per participant
$44.15
Higher than 24% of the 1,076 plans over $1B that report it.
= $268,458 / 6,081
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.023%
Higher than 22% of the 1,076 plans over $1B that report it.
= $268,458 / $1,143,587,093
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
Employer contributions per participant
$8,480
Higher than 89% of the 1,135 plans over $1B that report it.
= $51,568,347 / 6,081
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
Employer share of total contributions
47.4%
Higher than 90% of the 1,135 plans over $1B that report it.
= $51,568,347 / $108,754,207
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
Plan terms are described in Crown Castle Inc.'s SEC filings: Form 11-K filed 2018-06-22 and Form 10-K filed 2026-02-23. No term could be quoted from them with the required precision.
2A age/service-weighted · 2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 2J 401(k) feature · 2K 401(m) arrangement · 2R participant brokerage window · 2S pre-approved plan document · 2T default investment (QDIA) · 3D IRS pre-approved plan · 3H controlled-group sponsor · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | CROWN CASTLE INC. | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Plan name | CROWN CASTLE INC. 401(K) PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 76-0470458 / 001 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Sponsor location | HOUSTON, TX | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Industry (business code) | 238210, Construction | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Filing received | 2025-11-06 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Amended filing | yes | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 6,597 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Active participants | 3,947 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Participants, end of year | 6,142 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Participants with an account balance | 6,081 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $1,074,012,148 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Total assets, end of year | $1,143,587,093 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Net assets, end of year | $1,143,587,093 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Total income | $229,834,848 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Net income | $69,574,945 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Employer contributions | $51,568,347 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Participant contributions | $51,954,090 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $5,231,770 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Total contributions | $108,754,207 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Benefit payments | $159,991,445 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $160,259,903 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Total administrative expenses | $268,458 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $48,857 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $219,601 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $48,857 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Held in common/collective trusts | $445,374,758 | Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Held in mutual funds | $497,280,747 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
| Independent auditor | BDO USA, P.A. | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES,INCrecordkeeper | NONE | 15 Recordkeeping and information management; 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan; 64 Recordkeeping fees | $157,094 | no |
| FISHER INVESTMENTS | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $27,708 | no |
| ABOUND WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $11,814 | no |
| MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICE | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $10,824 | no |
| DINUZZO PRIVATE WEALTH INC | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $9,702 | no |
| SEVEN HILLS FINANCIAL LLC | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $8,876 | no |
| ROCKWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $6,280 | no |
| STEELPEAK WEALTH LLC | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $6,142 | no |
| OPTIMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | NONE | 26 Investment advisory (participants); 50 Direct payment from the plan | $5,935 | no |
| CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. | NONE | 33 Securities brokerage; 50 Direct payment from the plan; 62 Float revenue; 71 Securities brokerage commissions and fees; 72 Other investment fees and expenses; 59 Shareholder servicing fees | $5,283 | yes |
Schedule C Part I line 2: name (a), service codes (b), relationship (c), direct compensation paid by the plan (d), indirect compensation received (e). Filing 20251106091154NAL0025295362001, received 2025-11-06.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $1,074,012,148 | $1,143,587,093 | 6.5% |
| Participants with a balance | 6,511 | 6,081 | -6.6% |
| Administrative expenses | $243,625 | $268,458 | 10.2% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | $9.53 | $8.03 | -15.7% |
| Employer contributions | $62,520,319 | $51,568,347 | -17.5% |
Prior filing 20241015103921NAL0047402016001, received 2024-10-15; the plan years are contiguous.
Sponsor name as filed: CROWN CASTLE INC.; SEC registrant: CROWN CASTLE INC. (CIK 1051470, matched by EIN; display name from the Form 10-K cover).